Mbarara University

Public University in Uganda

Mbarara University  Sunny evening (5pm) in Kihumuro Campus at Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Mbarara UniversityMotto| Succeed We Must

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Established| 1989; 36 years ago (1989)
Chancellor| Professor Charles Mark Lwanga Olweny[1]
Vice-Chancellor| Professor Pauline Byakika[2]

Administrative staff

| 300+ (2018)
Students| 5,000 (2024)
Location|

Mbarara

Uganda

0°37′01″S 30°30′24″E﻿ / ﻿0.616944°S 30.506667°E﻿ / -0.616944; 30.506667
Campus| Urban
Website| www.must.ac.ug

Location in Uganda

Mbarara University of Science & Technology (MUST), commonly known as Mbarara University, is a public university in Uganda. Mbarara University commenced student intake and instruction in 1989.[3] It is one of the ten public universities and degree-awarding institutions in the country. MUST is accredited by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education.[4]

## Location

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The university has two campuses:

* The Mbarara Campus is in the town of Mbarara, on the Mbarara-Kabale Highway, approximately 269 kilometres (167 mi) southwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[5] The coordinates of the university campus are 0°37′01″S 30°30′24″E﻿ / ﻿0.616944°S 30.506667°E﻿ / -0.616944; 30.506667.[6]

* The Kihumuro Campus is in the suburb of Kihumuro, approximately 7 kilometres (4.3 mi), by road, west of Mbarara's central business district along the Mbarara-Bushenyi Road. The campus sits on 139 hectares (340 acres) of land, away from city noise. Once construction is completed, it will house all university faculties and institutes except the College of Health Sciences, which will remain at the Mbarara Campus. The Uganda government has spent USh5 billion (approx. US$2 million) of its own money on the construction. It has also secured a US$12 million loan from the African Development Bank to move the construction along.[7][8]

## History

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The university was founded in 1989 to address the shortage of scientists in Uganda and to instill a sense of community service in its students.[9]

## Faculties and institutes

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As of January 2022[update], MUST has six faculties and two institutes:

* Faculty of Medicine
* Faculty of Science
* Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology
* Faculty of Computing and Informatics
* Faculty of Business and Management Sciences
* Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies
* Institute of Tropical Forest Conservation
* Maternal Newborn and Child Health Institute

## Courses

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The courses offered at the university include:

### Undergraduate courses

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* Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
* Bachelor of Science in Nursing
* Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
* Bachelor of Science with Education
* Bachelor of Science
* Bachelor of Pharmacy
* Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
* Bachelor of Computer Science
* Bachelor of Information Technology
* Bachelor of Business Administration
* Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences
* Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering and Environmental Management
* Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Electrical Engineering
* Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
* Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering[10]

### Masters courses

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* Masters in Development Studies
* Master of Arts in Local Governance & Planning
* Master of Science in Health Information Technology
* Master of Science in Business Informatics
* Master of Science in Information Systems
* Master of Science in Biochemistry
* Master of Science in Mathematics
* Master of Science in Biology
* Master of Science in Anesthesiology
* Master of Medicine in General Surgery
* Master of Medicine in ENT
* Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine
* Master of Medicine in Paediatrics & Child Health
* Master of Medicine in Dermatology
* Master of Medicine in Ophthalmology
* Master of Medicine in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
* Master of Medicine in Pathology & Forensic Medicine
* Master of Medicine in Community Practice & Family Medicine
* Master of Public Health
* Master of Nursing Science
* Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
* Master of Education in Planning & Management
* Master of Education in Psychology
* Master of Education in Curriculum & Media Studies

### Doctorate courses

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* Doctor of Philosophy in Development Studies
* Doctor of Philosophy in Education
* Doctor of Philosophy in Physics
* Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics
* Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry
* Doctor of Philosophy in Biology
* Doctor of Philosophy in Computing

## Students and staff

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As of January 2011, the student body numbered 3,163; 3001 undergraduates and 62 postgraduates. The university employs over 200 staff members.[11]

MUST at glance by January 2023; 6043 undergraduates, 1325 postgraduates and 19969 alumni.[12]

## Governance

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Mbarara University of Science and Technology is administered by three bodies; the University Council, the University Senate and the University Top Management.[13]

### University Council

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The University Council is the supreme organ of the university responsible for the overall administration and ensuring that the establishment objectives and functions of the university are duly implemented. The council members are drawn from stakeholders including university staff, students, and members from the Ministry of Education, other government departments, University Convocation, the Private Sector and the general public.

### University Senate

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The University Senate is responsible for overall administration, of all academic programs. The current Senate is instituted in accordance with the provisions of the Universities and other Tertiary Institutions Act of 2001, as enacted by the Parliament of Uganda.

### Top management

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The top management consists of the vice chancellor, deputy vice chancellor, university secretary, academic registrar, dean of students, and the executive director of Mbarara Hospital.

## University teaching hospital

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The university teaching hospital is Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, a 600-bed public hospital that also serves as the referral hospital for the districts of: Mbarara, Bushenyi, Ntungamo, Kiruhura, Ibanda, Mitooma, Sheema, Buhweju, Isingiro and Rubirizi.

## See also

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* Education in Uganda
* List of universities in Uganda
* List of university leaders in Uganda
* Mbarara
* List of medical schools in Uganda
* Francis Mwijukye

## References

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1. ^ "The Chancellor – Mbarara University of Science & Technology".
2. ^ Mukombozi, Rajab (5 August 2024). "Prof Byakika becomes Mbarara University's first female Vice Chancellor". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 8 January 2025.
3. ^ "About MUST – Mbarara University of Science & Technology". Retrieved 24 April 2021.
4. ^ "Uganda National Council for Higher Education: Public Universities". Uganda National Council for Higher Education. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
5. ^ "Travel Distance Between Kampala, Uganda And Mbarara University Main Campus, Mbarara, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
6. ^ "Location of Mbarara University Main Campus" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
7. ^ Talemwa, Moses (1 July 2012). "Kihumuro, MUST's New Site Takes Shape". The Observer (Uganda). Retrieved 26 October 2014.
8. ^ Nduhukire, Sheila (16 September 2011). "Mbarara University In UShs80 Billion Expansion". Daily Monitor Mobile. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
9. ^ "Mbarara University of Science and Technology". FortuneOfAfrica.Com/Ug/. 2012. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
10. ^ "Undergraduate Programs".
11. ^ "Mbarara University of Science And Technology: Students Enrolment As At January 2011". Mbarara University of Science And Technology. Archived from the original on 12 July 2017. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
12. ^ "Home". Mbarara University of Science & Technology. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
13. ^ "Mbarara University Governance". Mbarara University. Retrieved 24 October 2014.

## External links

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* Mbarara University Website
* Mbarara University of Science and Technology As At March 2013

Authority control databases

International|

* ISNI
* VIAF

National|

* Germany
* United States

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Mbarara District

Capital: Mbarara

Counties and
sub-counties|

* Kashari
* Bubaare
* Bukiro
* Kagongi
* Kakiika
* Kashare
* Rubaya
* Rubindi
* Rwanyamahembe
* Biharwe
* Mbarara City
* Nyakayojo
* Rugando
* Kakoba
* Kamukuzi
* Nyamitanga
* Rwampara
* Bugamba
* Mwizi
* Ndaija

Towns and villages|

* Mbarara
* Kakoba

Economy|

* Absa Bank Uganda Limited
* Bank of Africa Uganda Limited
* Bank of Baroda Uganda Limited
* Cairo Bank Uganda
* Centenary Bank
* DFCU Bank
* Equity Bank Uganda Limited
* GTBank Uganda
* Finance Trust Bank
* Housing Finance Bank
* KCB Bank Uganda Limited
* Opportunity Bank Uganda Limited
* PostBank Uganda
* Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited
* Standard Chartered Uganda
* United Bank for Africa
* FINCA Uganda Limited
* Pride Microfinance Limited
* GBK Dairy Products Limited
* Pearl Dairy Farms Limited
* NSSF Mbarara Complex

Notable landmarks|

* Lake Mburo National Park
* Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mbarara

Transport|

* Mbarara Airport
* Masaka–Mbarara Road
* Mbarara Northern Bypass Road

Mbarara–Ishaka Road
* Mbarara–Kikagati Road

Mbarara–Ntungamo–Kabale–Katuna Road

Health|

* Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
* Mbarara Regional Cancer Centre
* Holy Innocents Children's Hospital

Mayanja Memorial Hospital
* Ruharo Mission Hospital

Education|

* Mbarara University
* Mbarara University School of Medicine
* Mbarara Campus of Kampala International University
* Bishop Stuart University
* Ntare School
* Mbarara High School

Notable people|

* Davis Arinaitwe
* Francis K. Butagira
* Winnie Byanyima
* Sister Charity
* Patrick Karegeya
* Ivan Koreta
* Fredrick Mugisha
* John Mugume
* Peter Mugyenyi
* David Muhoozi
* Isaac Mulindwa
* Isaac Mulindwa Jr.
* Urban Tibamanya
* Elly Tumwine
* Michael Tusiime

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Universities in Uganda

Public|

* Busitema University
* Gulu University
* Kyambogo University
* Makerere University
* Metropolitan University Business School
* Mbarara University of Science & Technology
* Muni University
* Soroti University
* Uganda Management Institute

Private|

* Africa Renewal University
* African Bible University
* African Rural University
* Aga Khan University
* All Saints University
* Ankole Western University
* Bishop Stuart University
* Bugema University
* Busoga University
* Cavendish University Uganda
* Great Lakes Regional University
* Ibanda University
* International Health Sciences University
* International University of East Africa
* Islamic University in Uganda
* Kabale University
* Kampala International University
* Kampala University
* Kumi University
* LivingStone International University
* Muteesa I Royal University
* Mountains of the Moon University
* Ndejje University
* Nkumba University
* Nsaka University
* St. Augustine International University
* St. Lawrence University
* Stafford University Uganda
* Uganda Christian University
* Uganda Martyrs University
* Uganda Pentecostal University
* Uganda Technology & Management University
* University of the Sacred Heart Gulu
* Valley University of Science and Technology
* Victoria University Uganda

Military universities|

* Uganda Military Engineering College

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